The narrative of China's inevitable rise is nurtured in both West and East. China seems to be rushing from victory to victory. Economic and political challenges such as overcapacity, bubbles, and the "demographic bomb" often fall by the wayside. Yet China's rise as a high-income country is anything but certain.
By Redaktion Table
The trade turmoil with the US has created a new trend: the "homecoming" of Chinese corporations to domestic trading venues. Listed in the US, they now go to Shanghai, Shenzhen or Hong Kong. In Baidu's case, however, the willingness to pay is limited. But with Bilibili, the next trading debut is already on the horizon.
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Science fiction authors from the People's Republic are becoming increasingly popular around the world. The country offers them an ideal breeding ground for futuristic stories. In the meantime, the genre is even receiving official support. This was not always the case, as the genre is constantly on the verge of open social criticism.
By Redaktion Table
Some EU countries are reacting to Beijing's sanctions by summoning their ambassadors – in Berlin, too, there was a meeting with Wu Ken. Meanwhile, resistance to the CAI investment agreement continues to form in the European Parliament: First, the punitive measures against EU parliamentarians must be withdrawn before the agreement can be discussed, emphasize the Greens and Social Democrats. The large EPP group and the EU Commission, however, continue to adhere to CAI and its goal.
By Amelie Richter
The study "The Uyghur Genocide" is discredited by the Chinese government as a tissue of lies. Of around 60 contributors, only 33 remained to sign the paper – for fear of Beijing countermeasures. The remaining researchers, including two Germans, come from all over the world and want to set impulses for faster political action.
By Marcel Grzanna
